7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti, 29 killed

At least 29 people were killed when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, just days before a tropical storm is expected to make landfall.

Update: 2021-08-15 01:39 GMT

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The epicenter of the quake was about 125 kilometers (78 miles) west of the capital of Port-au-Prince, the U.S. Geological Survey said, and widespread damage was reported. Videos posted to social media showed collapsed buildings near the epicenter and people running into the streets.

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